Greenhouse Gases: Nitrous Oxide and Carbon Dioxide

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What percentage of global warming from greenhouse gases produced by human activities is attributed to carbon dioxide?

50-60% (correct)

70-80%

30-40%

90-100%

What is the primary source of nitrous oxide release?

Industrial solvents evaporation

Nylon production and biomass burning (correct)

Fossil fuel burning

Land clearing and burning

What is the expected rise in the Earth's mean surface temperature between 1990 and 2100 according to IPCC?

1-3.5°C (correct)

3-5°C

5-7°C

0.5-1.5°C

What is the primary source of methane production?

Anaerobic bacteria breaking down organic matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the main driver of the greenhouse effect?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of carbon dioxide concentration produced by land clearing and burning?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Which department is associated with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program?

DSWD Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of 8.8 million families in the Philippines?

Food insecurity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program?

Nutrition education Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the uncertainty in the body's ability to utilize nutrients from food?

Uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Food Authority?

Ensuring food security Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept regarded as the combined effect of?

Beneficence and non-maleficence Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of morphine on the patient's breathing system?

It deactivates the respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'Nano' mean?

Little old man or dwarf Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with presenting the first concept of nanotechnology?

Dr. Richard P. Feynman Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of nerve agents on the nervous system?

It interferes with signaling within the system Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Nanotechnology' describe?

The study and application of extremely small things Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'Nanotechnology'?

Norio Taniguchi Signup and view all the answers

What is the antidote for nerve agent toxicity?

Atropine and Pralidoxime Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Soman in terms of production cost?

It is more expensive to produce than Sarin Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical characteristic of NIPAH VIRUS in its pure form?

Colorless, odorless, and tasteless Signup and view all the answers

How can NIPAH VIRUS spread into the environment?

Through evaporation into a vapor (gas) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relative toxicity of Soman compared to Sarin?

More toxic than Sarin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common source of global warming?

Intestinal tract of cattle Signup and view all the answers

What is a predicted effect of global warming on the world's forests?

Change in the makeup and location of many world's forests Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a rising global sea level?

Environment refugees Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Implement emission trading Signup and view all the answers

Why do forested countries get a break in their quotas?

Because trees absorb carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is a predicted effect of global warming on human health?

Increase in air pollution in winter months Signup and view all the answers